| Good news! Boffins have discovered that some foods can increase your brain power. Eating the right foods can improve your mood, help you think more clearly and sharpen your memory. Which is great when it comes to school. The bad news is that you still have to do the work, but at least things can be a little easier. Here’s our tips how to eat yourself smarter. |
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| Eat oily fish | ||
| Oily fish is king of brain food. As well as being a high in protein, it contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to keeping your brain working properly. If your diet lacks omega-3 fats it can lead to depression, poor memory and attention deficit disorder. The best fish to eat are salmon, sardines, trout, tuna, herring, mackerel and anchovies. | ||
| Eat breakfast every day |
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| Yes, we’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting your day with a piece of toast or a bowl of muesli or porridge can keep you going all morning so you won’t find yourself heading to the vending machine during your break time slump! | ||
| Eat healthy snacks | ||
| If you get hungry between meals, a healthy snack can give you the boost you need. Nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit or a healthy fruit and nut bar are a good option. Why not make your own fruit and nut mix – that way you’ll only have things you like. Experiment with adding different things –try a mix of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots, dried pineapple, dried coconut, cashew nuts, brazil nuts and walnuts for starters. Or if you want to make your own granola mix, melt some honey (also thought to be good for your grey matter) in a saucepan over stove, turn the heat off and add a few cups of porridge oats (the jumbo oats are best for this) and a handful of your favourite seeds. Stir the mixture and lay it out thinly on a baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at gas mark 4 (180C) until the mixture is dry and crunchy (about 10 mins). Let it cool and keep in an airtight jar. Yum! |
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